drying green sycamore

[cs logs]

how long does it take to season green sycamore some people have told me 3 months others say 1 to 2 years the logs are split into 10inch lenghts and stacked in creates

 

thanks si

[BARNSLEY BOB]

how long does it take to season green sycamore some people have told me 3 months others say 1 to 2 years the logs are split into 10inch lenghts and stacked in creates

 

 

 

they might be correct, firstly answer this,,,HOW LONG IS A PIECE OF STRING ??????

[detritus21]

Only way to find out is to split it and periodically test it. I have had sycamore that has dried to below 25% in about 2 months then I've also some that has been sat for over a year that is reading over this.

[Saw-sick Steve]

how long does it take to season green sycamore some people have told me 3 months others say 1 to 2 years the logs are split into 10inch lenghts and stacked in creates

 

thanks si

 

Search this forum, theres columns devoted to this subject and so many variables. Like the man said, ''how longs a piece of string?''.

[nepia]

Split a load early April; typically a 6" ring went into 3. It's getting there, stacked on pallets, but I don't expect to burn any until the spring. So, given that size, I would allow a year and be pleased when it dries quicker.

[gensetsteve]

if it was cut this week and is over 5" forget till next year. If it was cut 12 months ago into 8ft lengths process the stuff under 6" you may be ok in January.

[skyhuck]

I would say 3 SUMMER months.

[chestnut]

i think it really depends on how it is being seasoned -and how big it is etc

 

is it in cord - or logged

 

is it under cover or out in the elements

 

seasoning to me - is being outdoors - under the elements - letting nature do it's thing